of Virginia, Minnesota
Sunday Services, 10:30 a.m. Feb & March, 2012
February 5: "Immigration as a Moral Issue" Mae Gibson Wall
The UUA website states that "the dignity of all the world's peoples is core to Unitarian Universalist principles and values. Given the justice-oriented nature of UU faith, UUs are called to be leaders in the struggle for immigrant and refugee rights, and to view immigration not only as a legal issue but also moral issue." Ministerial intern Mae Gibson Wall will use story and song to explore how we can do this together. Special music will be shared by Catherine McBride and Russell Bergum.
February 12 "Stories of Love" Matt Wall
In honor of Valentine's Day, Matt Wall will share a handful of stories about individuals, couples, and groups of people who have allowed the power of their love to change their world.
February 19 "A Faith for All Seasons: A Humanist Look at Faith" Rev. Suzanne Wasilczuk
What does humanism mean, both in a secular and in a religious sense? Is humanism non-theist? Can it include the notion of God? How does a humanist look at life, the universe, and the big questions?
February 26 "The Making of Who We Are" Rev. Eric Northard
This service will focus on how Unitarian Universalism and our liberal religious tradition has helped to shape us as the unique individuals we are. We all bring many gifts and insights with us into our tradition, but we also are the recipients of much insight and wisdom as a result of being a part of this congregation and tradition. Today we will explore and celebrate some of this insight and wisdom.
March 4 "A Virtuous Life" Mae Gibson Wall
Drawing upon her chaplaincy experience, ministerial intern Mae Gibson Wall examines what happens when talking about our values and living them are at odds. Can we truly serve others if we are focused only on talking about what we believe? Is it okay to lie if we do so in the name of service and love?
March 11 "Spiritual Spring Cleaning" Mae Gibson Wall
Christians around the world are celebrating Lent this time of year. Reflecting on our Christian roots and recognizing our diverse theological beliefs, ministerial intern Mae Gibson Wall will explore how we might benefit from the "spiritual spring cleaning" offered by the Lenten season.
*Don't forget to spring your clocks forward the night before this service!*
March 18 "Equinox Service" Marlise Riffel
Welcome Spring! We will celebrate the coming of Spring and the coming of so many wonderful new people to Mesabi Unitarian Universalist Church. This is an intergenerational service.
March 25 "What's an Atheist Doing in a Pew?" Rev. Suzanne Wasilczuk
What sort of spirituality might an atheist embrace? What might Godless spirituality look like?
April 1 Rev. Eric Northard
To be announced
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